Key-retainer.



0.1. STEINER. KEYIRETAINER. PPLICATION FILED, 'APR. 25, 19.17.

1,242,257. Pat-ented Oct.. 9,1917. A

' lill/lll!!! To all 'whom t may concern.' f v Y Be it known that I, CmrLL J. STEINER, a citizen of the United States, vresiding at Cleveland, in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented certain rnew and useful Improvements in KeyRetainers, of which the following is a specification..A rllhis invention relates .to a keyy retainingy device for use on doors forv preventing tampermgwith the lock from the exterior. kThe ordinary lock having a key hole providing an 'opening entirely' through the Vdoor is practically no safe-guard even lafter being locked, if not protected 'by some auxiliary device. Y The primaryobject of the presentinvention is the provision of a key retainer adapted to` attachment to the shank of the door knob on the interior of the door and to receive the headpof the key, to prevent the turningof the key from the' oppositev side of the door to which it is inserted, and alsov preventing the tumbling of the key from the lock. l

A further object of the invention is to provide a device for the purpose set forth that is readily adjustable, universally, to accommodate keys of'dilferent sizes, vand to 't varying conditions or positions ,of xtures with which the device coperates to perform its functions.

A further object ofthe invention is the provision of a simple, inexpensive and du-V rable device that is highly eiiicient for its intended purpose or use. jects in view the invention consists of certain novel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be fully described and definitely pointed out in 1 the claims.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of the specification, Figure 1 illustrates lthe application of the improved device to a door.

Figs. Zand 3 are views of the devicelooking from the left and right, respectively, of

Fig. 1. f i A f Fig. 4c is a plan view of the supporting member.

Fig. 5 is an under-side view of the key engaging member detached, and Fig. G is an under-,side view of the supporting member.

' Y Throughout the drawings anddescription similar characters of reference are employed to designate similar parts. Y

The construction of the improved device v the channel With these ob-.V

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` 'j Specification of Letters-Patent. 'l 1917, Appnetibnieazipri125, 19in'.` seriainq. 164,339. A

- provides yfor three coliperatingvmembersdad.-y justablyconnected by two set-screws, form-l and prevent the turningvof samen A supporting bracket 1 `right-angular in 'y formation provideswarms 1V and 1*?. -Chan-i nels 1: andld are formed: inthe l'arms 1a and 1b, "respectively, by continuous lips 1? and 1f. The channel 1c in the arm 1a is adapted to receive the hanger member 2', and

ber 2 is kprovided with a clip 2t" adapted to engage the shank' 4 of vthe door. knob. p Mem-- ber 3 has a;flat hook 3a 1d' inthearm 1b.is adapted receive the key engaging member 3. Meml formed f integral therewith which is adapted to receive the head 5a yof'fthe key 5j. l

The stem 2b of the member 2 is adjustable in the arm 1a, and the stem 31 of the member 3 is likewise adjustable in thearm 1b. When adjusted to suit existing conditions, or relative positions ofkey and knob shank, the several elements are yheld firmly in thel desired relationto each other by set screws 6;

and 7 the screw 6 clamping the member 2 and the screw 7 Vperforming a likeifunction with member 3. l

The support 1 is preferably providedwith a tongue 1g adapted to enter the key hole 'and thereby enhance the rigidity of the de-` vice when properly adjusted and-applied to lthe door.

It will seen that the devicev can Vbe readily adjusted to meet varyingy dimensions between knob shank and key hole, and also j to accommodate keys ofl dierent lengths,

and when properly appliedV and adjusted as f..

shown in Fig. 1, the key 5 is retainedin the lock by lts engagement with the flat hook 3a. The particular formation of the hook 3*Lv also prevents ther turningfof the key in the lock Y p Aby nippers or other instruments inserted'.j Vfromthe opposite side of the door.

The improvedV device canbe econom'cally manufactured, ybeing V'formed entirely of sheet metal stampings, -with the exception of thel set-screws, and'when formed it provides a durable and reliable devicel for the purpose set forth, that can `be conveniently carried in the pocket.

l Modications may as to minor details of design without affecting its mode of operation or departing fromA be made inthe devicel I the principle and scope of the invention, the

limitation being governed by the appended" l. A retainer for door keys7 comprising ai;

supporting bracket having a vertical and a longitudinal member, a member adapted to engage the shank of the door knob adjustably connected with the vertical bracket member, and a key retaining member adjustablyv connected With ythe longitudinal bracket member.

2. In a retaineror door keys, the com-` bination of a supporting bracket provided With a vertical and a longitudinal leg, said legs having channels formed therein; a door knob shank engaging memberV adjustable in the vertical channel; and a key engaging member adjustable in the longitudinal channel.

bination of a supporting bracket provided with a vertical and a longitudinal leg, said legs Vhaving channelsv formed therein; a door knob shank engaging member adjustable in the vertical channel; a key engaging member adjustable in the longitudinal channel; and means for holding said members in adjustment; l

l hook on the last named member for 3. In a retainer for dooil keys, the comj vvitli a vertical and a longitudinal leg; said `legs having 7channels formed therein; an adjustable member in the vertical channel; a clip on said member for kengagement with the sha-nk of lthe door knob; an adjustable memberin the longitudinal channel; and a engagement withy the door key.

5. In a retainerfor door -keys,-the cornbinationr 'of a supporting `bracket vprovided with. vertical and longitudinal legs; a door knob shank engaging member i adjustably connected with the vertical leg; a key engaging member adjustably. connected with the longitudinal leg; and a tongue on said supporting bracket for engagement in the key hole ofthe door. c Y

6. In a key retainer kfor .door keys the combination cfa supporting bracket; meansfor adjustably connecting'said bracket with the Vshank of the door knob; a key ei'igaging member adjustably connected With said bracket; and a tongue on said supporting bracket for engagement in the key hole ofV the door. i z

v In testimony 'whereof I aflix my signature.

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